Operation Manager

It’s not just about your career or job title… It’s about who you are and the impact you will make on the world. Because whether it’s for each other or our customers, we put People First. When our people come together, we Expand the Possible and continuously look for ways to improve what we create and how we do it. If you are constantly striving to grow, you’re in good company. We are revolutionizing the way the world moves for future generations, and we want someone who is ready to move with us.

Who will you be working with?

You will be working with key stakeholders to support the plant and our operations.

How will you make a difference?

As a member of the operations teams, you will be responsible for managing manufacturing supervisors and hourly workers as well as supply chain activities addressing; EHS, Quality, efficiency, delivery, 5S, work flow and compliance concerns for a given manufacturing facility.  The Operation Leader has direct responsibility for adherence to manufacturing processes, personal safety, On-time Delivery,  Capacity and the associated labor cost and indirect spending.  Is responsible to Integrate and develop new and existing processes that meet business needs across the organization.  Involved in both short-term and Mid-term production planning and reporting.  Provide the operational leadership needed to drive year over year profitability and growth.  Actively participate in Lean Transformation initiatives and activities.

What do we want to know about you?

• Bachelor’s degree or from an accredited university or college
• Minimum of 8+ years of operational experience, especially in the manufacturing environment
• Strong Project management and working knowledge of ISO9001/2000 and/or AAR M1003 Rev.K
• Working knowledge of Lean Six Sigma and statistical methodologies
• Working knowledge of ERP systems Oracle preferred, financial controls and business tracking systems
• Strong team leadership, team building and interpersonal skills
• Strong oral and written communications skills

Training requirements:

• Completion of my learning courses where required
• Demonstrate ability to provide leadership and direction at all levels in manufacturing environment
• Demonstrate strong communication and interpersonal skills

What will your typical day look like?

• Providing leadership and direction to Supervisors, hourly team leads and indirect support functions.  Including evaluations and disciplinary process.
• Maintain a safe work environment by mentoring, reinforcing training and enforcement of corporate and site initiatives, rules and guidelines. 
• Promote product quality through proper employee training, completion of training records, and ensuring our standard operating procedures are followed.
• Delivering production on schedule, to meet both internal and external customer demand.
• Driving continuous improvement by engaging people in active problem solving, by analyzing trends to solve the root cause of problems.
• Managing the operation to meet business financial plans. 
• Manage and coordinate staffing to achieve production goals, while cross training the team to allow for flexibility and a stable operation. 
• Reporting data, status and results from ERP and manufacturing systems.
• Utilize data to discover trends and eliminate sources of product defects. 
• Support our Values, Vision and Mission along with other business objectives and projects, that allow us to solve problems for our customers and our employees.
• Administrative and managerial standard work (training documentation, payroll processing, updating of reports, etc.)

You may also be asked to perform other duties outside of your function or trade, for which adequate training will be provided if necessary.

Wabtec will only employ those who are legally authorized to work in the U.S. for this opening. Any offer of employment is conditioned upon the successful completion of a drug screen (as applicable) and fitness for duty test (as applicable).

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The actual salary offered to a candidate may be influenced by a variety of factors, such as: training, transferable skills, work experience, education, business needs, market demands and work location. The base pay range is subject to change and may be modified in the future. More information on offered benefits, which include health, welfare, and retirement, are available at mywabtecbenefits.com. Other benefit offerings for this role may include an annual bonus, if eligible.

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